What is the cheapest way to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay is to drive and ferry which costs £30 - £90 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay?

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £220.

How far is it from Greenock to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Greenock and Isle of Islay is 99 miles.

How long does it take to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 43+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Greenock to Isle of Islay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Greenock to Isle of Islay by train, plane, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)GLA - ILY
3h 46m
£94–214
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Greenock to Bus Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 32m
£32–89
Drive, ferry via Tarbert
1. Drive from Greenock to Mealldarroch Road End
2. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
6h 33m
£32–90

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

12Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Greenock to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Greenock to Hotel via Bus Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 32m.

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